Finding the Third Proportional to 209,184 and 430,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,184 and 430,752 is: 887,005.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,184 : 430,752 = 430,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,184/430,752 = 430,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,184x = 430,752 × 430,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,184x = 185,547,285,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,547,285,504/209,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,005.15
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